It's the base for the explosive charges used in the seismic surveys.
Next year, the research team plans an extensive seismic survey of the plain using techniques from oil exploration.
The pockets had been discovered during the first seismic survey, early in the twenty-first century.
By using more advanced three-dimensional seismic surveys, new deposits have been found.
So far, it has a permanent staff of 20 in Kazakhstan doing seismic surveys.
Work on the glacier included radar measurements and seismic surveys.
We don't know how far it goes down - it's below the reach of our seismic surveys.
In response, the government have placed seismic surveys "on hold" during 2009 pending further research.
Models are based on measurements taken in the field, including well logs, seismic surveys, and production history.
The company creates seismic surveys and sells data from its library.